Wolfe Creek impact event

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf impact event
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Wolfe_Creek_meteorite
gptkbp:causedBy meteorite
gptkbp:collaborations partnerships with universities
gptkbp:conservationEfforts conservation initiatives
gptkbp:culturalSignificance local_Aboriginal_culture
gptkbp:date approximately 300,000 years ago
gptkbp:depth approximately 60 meters
gptkbp:education geological education
gptkbp:educationalPrograms programs for schools and visitors
gptkbp:environmentalImpact historical climate data
local ecosystem changes
studies on local flora and fauna
gptkbp:established scientists
gptkbp:explores geological studies
gptkbp:financialPerformance hosted scientific discussions
gptkbp:fossilRecord fossils found in the area
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures unique geological formations
impact crater
Quaternary period
detailed geological surveys
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing studies of impact effects
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wolfe Creek impact event
gptkbp:impact complex crater
funded by various organizations
documented in geological records
simple and complex craters
analysis of impact dynamics
approximately 15 kilometers per second
characteristics of impact craters
computer simulations of impacts
equivalent to 1 megaton of TNT
compared_to_other_craters_like_Barringer_Crater
gptkbp:localEconomy boosts local tourism economy
gptkbp:localWildlife habitat for various species
gptkbp:location Wolfe_Creek_Crater,_Australia
gptkbp:maintainedBy well-preserved
gptkbp:mediaCoverage featured in documentaries
gptkbp:mission 880 meters
gptkbp:notableFeature central peak
gptkbp:performances hyper-velocity impact
gptkbp:publicAccess increased awareness of impact hazards
gptkbp:publications featured in scientific journals
gptkbp:relatedEvent other impact events
gptkbp:releaseYear 1973
gptkbp:research shock metamorphism
gptkbp:researchField planetary geology
gptkbp:researchInterest numerous research papers
international research teams
impact cratering research
understanding impact processes
gptkbp:significance one of the best-preserved impact craters on Earth
gptkbp:structureType sandstone_and_limestone
gptkbp:supports asteroid impact studies
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Wolfe_Creek_Meteorite_Crater_National_Park
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:visitors attracts thousands of visitors annually